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According to the 2019 census, it has a population of 18,849 people. The municipality was founded in 1687, making it the oldest administrative unit in the province of Alabat. It was the former capital of the province of Alabat upon the establishment of the province in 1861 by Spanish colonial authorities, up until the American invasion of the Philippines, when Alabat City was designated as the capital in 1932. Thus, it has a legacy of being a heritage town in its own right, boasting well-preserved colonial buildings, the Cathedral of Pinagtanan, and the Sablayan Festival. 0a72d4795deca71961881a53328128491b1c167c 3 2 2023-09-12T11:00:44Z Mist setting 2 changed province to sub province wikitext text/x-wiki '''Pinagtanan''', officially the '''Municipality of Pinagtanan''' (Tagalog: ''Bayan ng Pinagtanan''; Cebuano: ''Lungsod sa Pinagtanan''), is a rural municipality in the province of Alabat, in the Southern Tagalog Region of the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines. According to the 2019 census, it has a population of 18,849 people. The municipality was founded in 1687, making it the oldest administrative unit in the province of Alabat. It was the former capital of Alabat upon the establishment of the sub-province in 1861 by Spanish colonial authorities, up until the American invasion of the Philippines, when Alabat City was designated as the capital in 1932. Thus, it has a legacy of being a heritage town in its own right, boasting well-preserved colonial buildings, the Cathedral of Pinagtanan, and the Sablayan Festival. 04110451c81340ade0124091cf7ac3dcd42869f8 0 3 4 2023-09-12T12:02:07Z Mist setting 2 Created page with "Am Chin-Hoa (born Joseph Chiu; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the Siu Kibong Primary School (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippin..." wikitext text/x-wiki Am Chin-Hoa (born Joseph Chiu; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the Siu Kibong Primary School (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was briefly detained, and the school would be shut down. He was brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time, leading to his radicalization. Am would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines that same year, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat. Using his experience in education, he would help the CPP-NPA organize and win the support of Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, which faced heavy discrimination and immense poverty at the time. Within two years of Chiu joining the NPA, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and he would rise the ranks of the party. As a guerrilla, Am would often go into villages to teach children how to read, and would secretly reopen the Siu Kibong School in the Liberated Zone near Alabat town. In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. 19878a7e0cb7e6136f302a09068a271760c69c69 5 4 2023-09-12T12:08:29Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Am Chin-Hoa (born Joseph Chiu; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the Siu Kibong Primary School (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was briefly detained, and the school would be shut down. He was brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time, leading to his radicalization. Am would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines that same year, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat. Using his experience in education, he would help the CPP-NPA organize and win the support of Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, which faced heavy discrimination and immense poverty at the time. Within two years of Chiu joining the NPA, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and he would rise the ranks of the party. As a guerrilla, Am would often go into villages to teach children how to read, and would secretly reopen the Siu Kibong School in the Liberated Zone near Alabat town. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == f95a0435665c5ddd0bbc050f02838d90af331e5b 6 5 2023-09-12T12:09:33Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Am Chin-Hoa (born Joseph Chiu; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the Siu Kibong Primary School (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was briefly detained, and the school would be shut down. He was brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time, leading to his radicalization. Am would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines that same year, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat. Using his experience in education, he would help the CPP-NPA organize and win the support of Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, which faced heavy discrimination and immense poverty at the time. Within two years of Chiu joining the NPA, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and he would rise the ranks of the party. As a guerrilla, Am would often go into villages to teach children how to read, and would secretly reopen the Siu Kibong School in the Liberated Zone near Alabat town. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == 7b1206a195f612c9fd739c456da905e51133fcbe 8 6 2023-09-12T12:18:08Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Am Chin-Hoa (born Joseph Chiu; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the Siu Kibong Primary School (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was briefly detained, and the school would be shut down. He was brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time, leading to his radicalization. Am would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines that same year, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat. Using his experience in education, he would help the CPP-NPA organize and win the support of Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, which faced heavy discrimination and immense poverty at the time. Within two years of Chiu joining the NPA, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and he would rise the ranks of the party. As a guerrilla, Am would often go into villages to teach children how to read, and would secretly reopen the Siu Kibong School in the Liberated Zone near Alabat town. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == c29a4226b96bcf88bf2914e794b3fae95669469d 22 8 2023-09-12T13:52:13Z 103.36.18.254 0 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the Siu Kibong Primary School (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was briefly detained, and the school would be shut down. He was brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time, leading to his radicalization. Am would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines that same year, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat. Using his experience in education, he would help the CPP-NPA organize and win the support of Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, which faced heavy discrimination and immense poverty at the time. Within two years of Chiu joining the NPA, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and he would rise the ranks of the party. As a guerrilla, Am would often go into villages to teach children how to read, and would secretly reopen the Siu Kibong School in the Liberated Zone near Alabat town. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == 5c68a438b6f0be9bac081d908b2239876afc2ef5 35 22 2023-09-13T12:44:46Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was briefly detained, and the school would be shut down. He was brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time, leading to his radicalization. Am would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines that same year, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat. Using his experience in education, he would help the CPP-NPA organize and win the support of Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, which faced heavy discrimination and immense poverty at the time. Within two years of Chiu joining the NPA, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and he would rise the ranks of the party. As a guerrilla, Am would often go into villages to teach children how to read, and would secretly reopen the Siu Kibong School in the Liberated Zone near Alabat town. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == 870ce18fc3e9246fcf6734862c99d22372fa88e5 37 35 2023-09-15T08:02:01Z Mist setting 2 /* Radicalization */ wikitext text/x-wiki '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1976, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == bc3abdb30174e1e880737bf891b178b66f683def 38 37 2023-09-15T08:09:06Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == In 1980, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. == Post-Revolution == f56c98a57b9d973681743d811b66478444071543 40 38 2023-09-16T03:34:35Z Mist setting 2 /* Foundation of AFOC */ wikitext text/x-wiki '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == [[File:Erasure.png|thumb|A poster from the AFOC (now PFOC) in 1982, decrying anti-Chinese policies in Alabat.]] In 1981, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. Among its goals was the emancipation of Chinese peasants, equal rights and representation of the Chinese minority in Alabat, the reversal of discriminatory policies against Chinese language and culture - such as racial profiling, the banning of speaking Hokkien in public, or the closure of Chinese schools. == Post-Revolution == 92d458f66405a1ef99b0bceb5060ed26e472b2f2 41 40 2023-09-16T03:38:08Z Mist setting 2 /* Foundation of AFOC */ wikitext text/x-wiki '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == [[File:Erasure.png|thumb|A poster from the AFOC (now PFOC) in 1982, decrying anti-Chinese policies in Alabat.]] In 1981, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. Among its goals was the emancipation of Chinese peasants, equal rights and representation of the Chinese minority in Alabat, the reversal of discriminatory policies against Chinese language and culture - such as racial profiling, the banning of speaking Hokkien in public, or the closure of Chinese schools. Within months of its foundation, over 1,500 people would join the AFOC, giving the National Democratic Movement a solid foothold on the island's vast Chinese population. AFOC would begin to organize among Chinese workers in Alabat City, and attract the attention of the small Chinese intelligentsia. == Post-Revolution == 0573704f043d3c714b3ae9f05b69c0b6abc753f8 42 41 2023-09-16T03:38:52Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Physics}}} |} '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", was an activist, politician, teacher, and former NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == [[File:Erasure.png|thumb|A poster from the AFOC (now PFOC) in 1982, decrying anti-Chinese policies in Alabat.]] In 1981, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. Among its goals was the emancipation of Chinese peasants, equal rights and representation of the Chinese minority in Alabat, the reversal of discriminatory policies against Chinese language and culture - such as racial profiling, the banning of speaking Hokkien in public, or the closure of Chinese schools. Within months of its foundation, over 1,500 people would join the AFOC, giving the National Democratic Movement a solid foothold on the island's vast Chinese population. AFOC would begin to organize among Chinese workers in Alabat City, and attract the attention of the small Chinese intelligentsia. == Post-Revolution == 3385979fdccaea98ac4f0ca8778082ce4161a141 43 42 2023-09-16T04:59:53Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|17 May 1937}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Political Affiliations | {{{affiliation|CPP (1976-present) [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese|PFOC]] (1981-present)}}} |} '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", is an activist, teacher, and a former politician and NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == [[File:Erasure.png|thumb|A poster from the AFOC (now PFOC) in 1982, decrying anti-Chinese policies in Alabat.]] In 1981, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. Among its goals was the emancipation of Chinese peasants, equal rights and representation of the Chinese minority in Alabat, the reversal of discriminatory policies against Chinese language and culture - such as racial profiling, the banning of speaking Hokkien in public, or the closure of Chinese schools. Within months of its foundation, over 1,500 people would join the AFOC, giving the National Democratic Movement a solid foothold on the island's vast Chinese population. AFOC would begin to organize among Chinese workers in Alabat City, and attract the attention of the small Chinese intelligentsia. == Post-Revolution == 801399a19919d787ba155c50aa2e42284afbb058 44 43 2023-09-16T05:08:20Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|Am Chin-hoa 17 May 1937 (age 86) Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Alma mater | {{{school|University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) Sun Yat Sen University (PhD) |- ! Political Affiliations | {{{affiliation|CPP (1976-present) [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese|PFOC]] (1981-present)}}} |} '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", is an activist, teacher, and a former politician and NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == [[File:Erasure.png|thumb|A poster from the AFOC (now PFOC) in 1982, decrying anti-Chinese policies in Alabat.]] In 1981, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. Among its goals was the emancipation of Chinese peasants, equal rights and representation of the Chinese minority in Alabat, the reversal of discriminatory policies against Chinese language and culture - such as racial profiling, the banning of speaking Hokkien in public, or the closure of Chinese schools. Within months of its foundation, over 1,500 people would join the AFOC, giving the National Democratic Movement a solid foothold on the island's vast Chinese population. AFOC would begin to organize among Chinese workers in Alabat City, and attract the attention of the small Chinese intelligentsia. == Post-Revolution == 621405b85b079bb5fc55a4148fe2a3e3c56e70d5 45 44 2023-09-16T05:10:09Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Am Chin-Hoa}}} |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|Joseph "Ka Maolit" Chiu}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | <small>{{{capt|洪镇華}}}</small> |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Am Chin-Hoa.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Am's Master Graduate photo from Sun Yat Sen University, 2007}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|Am Chin-hoa 17 May 1937 (age 86) Alabat City, Alabat, Philippines}}} |- ! Alma mater | {{{school|University of the Philippines Diliman (BS) Sun Yat Sen University (MA) |- ! Political Affiliations | {{{affiliation|CPP (1976-present) [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese|PFOC]] (1981-present)}}} |} '''Am Chin-Hoa''' (born '''Joseph Chiu'''; May 17, 1937), a.k.a. "Ka Maolit", is an activist, teacher, and a former politician and NPA guerrilla who served as the founding chairman of the [[Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese]] (then the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese). He founded and served as the former headmaster of the [[Alabat Siu Kibong University|Siu Kibong Primary School]] (now Alabat Siu Kibong University) in Alabat City. Am is widely recognized among the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines, and also among Filipino-Chinese as a cornerstone to the community for his massive contributions to spearhead the recognition and foundation of the identity of the Filipino-Chinese community, a once-heavily discriminated group in the Philippines. == Early Life == Am was born on May 17, 1937 in the outskirts of the town of Alabat, to a poor immigrant family from Fuzhou who settled in the area as tenant farmers. During the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Am narrowly escaped being the victim of a purge against ethnic Chinese in the province, which claimed the life of his father. After the war, he would return to his studies while working as a servant to his mother's landlord. Despite facing discrimination throughout his childhood, he excelled at his studies and thrived at school. His landlord noticed his brilliance, as he would often come up with new ways of performing household chores, and would be sent to study at the University of the Philippines in 1958. After receiving a degree in Education, he returned to Alabat to establish the Siu Kibong Primary School in 1972, becoming its first headmaster. == Radicalization == Throughout his career as headmaster, he pushed to provide free education to poor Chinese children, who were often excluded from public schools in the city. In the early days of the school, it faced vandalism and its students were even harassed by the Constabulary, which often accused Am and his school of disseminating communist propaganda, as he was a vocal supporter of the People's Republic of China. In 1974, Am was accused of being a communist, and was sentenced to a month in prison. However, his detainment would last over a year, where he was regularly brutally tortured and interrogated, despite having no association to the Communist Party nor the New People's Army at the time. Despite torture, he refused to denounce his support for the China nor did he deny his sympathies to the growing leftist movement, leading to his eventual radicalization in detainment. In 1976, Am was released from jail and would return to teaching at the Siu Kibong Primary School - but just two months later, the Ministry of Education and Culture would order the school to shut down. Despite worrying for his safety amid constant threats to his family and life, he would secretly join the Communist Party of the Philippines, becoming one of the first Chinese cadres in the NPA in Alabat, where his personal experiences and his intellectual background would greatly benefit the growing communists in the province. Am, alongside several other cadres, would launch a campaign to win over the Chinese peasant communities in Alabat, and even to organize thee Chinese in Alabat City. With literacy campaigns, cultural performances, field work, and distributing a Chinese translation of ''Ang Bayan'' into Hokkien, Am would help the NPA win over the support of entire villages, significantly boosting the movement. At this time, the Chinese of Alabat were facing intense discrimination and immense poverty, especially because of the Marcos regime. Under the regime, the use of the Hokkien language was banned in public spaces, schools were shut down, community leaders were accused of being communists, and businesses were often forced to shut down - even through violence. This created a ripe social environment for radicalization, as more and more Chinese were attracted to the Communist Party as it launched more programs for the Chinese minority. By 1979, dozens of Chinese peasants would join the NPA, and thousands more would join the underground movement and the People's Militia. == Moving Underground == By 1979, Am would face constant threats to his life. He would regularly receive death threats to both him and his family through mail and telephone, and would notice being stalked and followed by plain-clothed policemen. On April 14, 1979, as he was returning from work, he was shot in the shoulder by a drive-by assailant on a motorcycle outside his home. Although he was only minorly injured, this forced him to go underground to protect his life, and by 1980, he would join the New People's Army. == Foundation of AFOC == [[File:Erasure.png|thumb|A poster from the AFOC (now PFOC) in 1982, decrying anti-Chinese policies in Alabat.]] In 1981, at a clandestine meeting in the village of Chiau Tek, Am, alongside 100 other cadres, would establish the Alabat Anti-Fascist Federation of Overseas Chinese (AFOC), a mass organization of the National Democratic Front organizing among the Filipino-Chinese minority in Alabat. Among its goals was the emancipation of Chinese peasants, equal rights and representation of the Chinese minority in Alabat, the reversal of discriminatory policies against Chinese language and culture - such as racial profiling, the banning of speaking Hokkien in public, or the closure of Chinese schools. Within months of its foundation, over 1,500 people would join the AFOC, giving the National Democratic Movement a solid foothold on the island's vast Chinese population. AFOC would begin to organize among Chinese workers in Alabat City, and attract the attention of the small Chinese intelligentsia. == Post-Revolution == e1eba01d2050f972233478e3618a463e3f70a800 6 4 7 2023-09-12T12:15:17Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Am Chin Hoa c183658a5f8af0ac6f06cbb01b9565cddd3ed055 0 5 9 2023-09-12T13:15:12Z PlasticBass 4 Created page with "'''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, appointed by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was a second cousin to Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., who was one of the most prominent critics of President Marcos. After Benigno Aquino Jr's assassination on August 21, 1983, he was jailed in Fort Bonifacio fo..." wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, appointed by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was a second cousin to Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., who was one of the most prominent critics of President Marcos. After Benigno Aquino Jr's assassination on August 21, 1983, he was jailed in Fort Bonifacio for supporting UNIDO campaigns in the provinces of Alabat and Quezon. He was later broken out of Fort Bonifacio after Aquino loyalists captured it on April 11, 1986. After the proclamation of the Cebu Interim Government in October 4, 1986, Jonathan was appointed the province's governor after it was swiftly captured by Aquino-loyal squadrons of the Philippine Marines. Subsequently, the People Power Revolution, a non-violent mass demonstration movement, took place from February 22 to 25. He later surrendered to the New People's Army in August 4, 1997 following a localized peace deal made with the interim government of the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines, being pardoned 5 years afterward and later becoming a member of the Philippine Political Standing Committee following his re-education effort. Early Life and Education Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1951, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. Senatorial Campaign Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. Governor of Alabat During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. Surrender and Later Years Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 08c0500fe6e749f6ac45543966f698f973c913ef 10 9 2023-09-12T13:15:58Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, appointed by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was a second cousin to Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., who was one of the most prominent critics of President Marcos. After Benigno Aquino Jr's assassination on August 21, 1983, he was jailed in Fort Bonifacio for supporting UNIDO campaigns in the provinces of Alabat and Quezon. He was later broken out of Fort Bonifacio after Aquino loyalists captured it on April 11, 1986. After the proclamation of the Cebu Interim Government in October 4, 1986, Jonathan was appointed the province's governor after it was swiftly captured by Aquino-loyal squadrons of the Philippine Marines. Subsequently, the People Power Revolution, a non-violent mass demonstration movement, took place from February 22 to 25. He later surrendered to the New People's Army in August 4, 1997 following a localized peace deal made with the interim government of the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines, being pardoned 5 years afterward and later becoming a member of the Philippine Political Standing Committee following his re-education effort. == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1951, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. fcac0869ccb84a133f830f512c0b0f2876455b9d 11 10 2023-09-12T13:16:18Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, appointed by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was a second cousin to Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., who was one of the most prominent critics of President Marcos. After Benigno Aquino Jr's assassination on August 21, 1983, he was jailed in Fort Bonifacio for supporting UNIDO campaigns in the provinces of Alabat and Quezon. He was later broken out of Fort Bonifacio after Aquino loyalists captured it on April 11, 1986. After the proclamation of the Cebu Interim Government in October 4, 1986, Jonathan was appointed the province's governor after it was swiftly captured by Aquino-loyal squadrons of the Philippine Marines. Subsequently, the People Power Revolution, a non-violent mass demonstration movement, took place from February 22 to 25. He later surrendered to the New People's Army in August 4, 1997 following a localized peace deal made with the interim government of the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines, being pardoned 5 years afterward and later becoming a member of the Philippine Political Standing Committee following his re-education effort. == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1951, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 6a9aa80e982c58dfa3cff396a79bf57ca8557391 12 11 2023-09-12T13:17:41Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1951, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 24efd4844415b3fe52868babf926d478fa83f75b 14 12 2023-09-12T13:26:59Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Politics}}} |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. d112b41800541e4de921cbbf97ba9af96dba251e 16 14 2023-09-12T13:29:07Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Politics}}} |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == [[File:Arcilla2.png|thumb|Aquino-Arcilla as Governor of Alabat]] During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 6ad65c743c4008704d698f017a1d33573f5aefb7 17 16 2023-09-12T13:30:45Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor, now current Deputy Speaker of the Philippine Standing Committee. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Known for | {{{known|Politics}}} |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == [[File:Arcilla2.png|thumb|Aquino-Arcilla as Governor of Alabat]] During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 64c4eed75c8b2cbd6e57a06c6083dec4f0b8bbf3 18 17 2023-09-12T13:33:03Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor, now current Deputy Speaker of the Philippine Standing Committee. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Political Affiliations: | {{{pa1|UNIDO}}} | {{{pa2|CPP}}} |- |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == [[File:Arcilla2.png|thumb|Aquino-Arcilla as Governor of Alabat]] During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. b148aaf1775e96e68cdf56ca6c9473820624fc42 19 18 2023-09-12T13:33:27Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor, now current Deputy Speaker of the Philippine Standing Committee. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Political Affiliations: | {{{pa1|UNIDO<br></br>CPP}}} |- |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == [[File:Arcilla2.png|thumb|Aquino-Arcilla as Governor of Alabat]] During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 484d5ca142df2bd866feb215b6acce6b64d2ed6e 20 19 2023-09-12T13:34:44Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor, now current Deputy Speaker of the Philippine Standing Committee. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953 (70)}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Political Affiliations: | {{{pa1|UNIDO (1978-1997)<br></br>CPP (2000-now)}}} |- |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == [[File:Arcilla2.png|thumb|Aquino-Arcilla as Governor of Alabat]] During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. d3bf267e1cd62806527ae3be1f3636fe69cc510b 21 20 2023-09-12T13:40:00Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla''' was the former governor of Alabat and a martial law survivor, now current Deputy Speaker of the Philippine Standing Committee. He was the most prominent member of the Liberal Party in the province, later appointed governor by former president Corazon Aquino during the Philippine Civil War. In 1997, Aquino-Arcilla surrendered to the CPP-NPA, later rehabilitated and becoming an active politician in the People's Democratic Republic. {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | {{{subj|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla}}} |- ! colspan="2" | [[File:Arcilla.png|thumb]] |- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center" | <small>{{{capt|Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla's official SC photo, 2019}}}</small> |- ! Born | {{{born|March 15, 1953 (70)}}} |- ! Place of birth | {{{place|Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines}}} |- ! Political Affiliations: | {{{pa1|UNIDO (1978-1997)<br></br>CPP (2000-now)}}} |- |} == Early Life and Education == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla was born on March 15, 1953, in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He hails from the distinguished Spanish-blooded Arcilla family and the politically-renowned Aquino family. Jonathan's early life was marked growing up in a wealthy environment. His parents, Eduardo Arcilla and Maria Aquino instilled in him the importance of politics as a pathway to success. After completing his primary education in Nueva Ecija, Jonathan's family sent him to Manila to pursue higher education. He enrolled at the prestigious University of Santo Tomas (UST), one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in the Philippines. At UST, Jonathan pursued a degree in Mining Engineering. Upon graduating from UST with honors, he made the business-oriented decision to move to Chicago, joining the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) under the ring name 'Victor Sanchez', billed from Madrid. In his singles debut, Aquino-Arcilla defeated Pedro Morales. This was followed by wins over The Black Demon, "The Wolfman" Willie Farkas and Bulldog Brower during the following years. He later left the WWWF due to pressure from his family to return home. According to an interview with Vincent McMahon Sr., "It was such a wasted opportunity, he was a great technical wrestler and someone who knew how to win a crowd." He later returned to the Philippines, using his degree in order to help found PhilEx during the Marcos dictatorship, moving to the province of Alabat to support its burgeoning mining sector. == Senatorial Campaign == Jonathan Aquino-Arcilla, having become a successful mining operator in Alabat, ran for senator under UNIDO representing the sole district of Alabat. His life took a dramatic turn during this time, as President Ferdinand Marcos, due to his affiliation with the prominent Aquino family made him a target of government scrutiny. Jonathan's unwavering commitment to UNIDO made him a political prisoner. In 1985, Jonathan was arrested by military authorities and detained at the notorious Fort Bonifacio, a symbol of repression and abuse of power during Martial Law. His arrest was part of a broader crackdown on political activists and dissidents who dared to challenge the oppressive regime. While incarcerated, Aquino-Arcilla endured harsh conditions, including solitary confinement and frequent interrogations aimed at extracting information about his connections to the Aquino family and his involvement in opposition activities. Despite the physical and psychological toll of imprisonment, he remained steadfast. In 1986, following the beginning of the Philippine Civil War, General Fidel V. Ramos launched a daring capture and rescue mission of political prisoners in Fort Bonifacio. Jonathan was one of 81 political prisoners freed during the operation. == Governor of Alabat == [[File:Arcilla2.png|thumb|Aquino-Arcilla as Governor of Alabat]] During his tenure as the appointed governor of Alabat under President Aquino's administration, Aquino-Arcilla attempted to stimulate economic development and improve Alabat's mining industry. However, not all aspects of Jonathan's governance were celebrated. The economic development achieved under his leadership was marred by the exacerbation of the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. While the province experienced economic growth, this growth was not evenly distributed, leading to increased disparities in income and living standards. This socioeconomic divide raised concerns among the marginalized communities, who felt left behind by the progress. During the 1989 coup, Aquino-Arcilla remained loyal to former president Corazon Aquino, becoming a target for political slander by Doy Laurel's wing of the liberal party. This slander involved spreading false or damaging information about his loyalty, integrity, and motivations. The intent was to tarnish their reputations and weaken their influence within the party and the broader political landscape. One of the most contentious issues during Aquino-Arcilla's governorship was his stance on mining and agricultural reforms. On one hand, his administration allowed for the further expansion of mining operations in the province, which brought in revenue but also raised environmental and social concerns. On the other hand, he initiated agricultural reforms that aimed to modernize farming practices but faced resistance from some traditional agricultural communities. The most significant consequence of Aquino-Arcilla's policies was the resurgence of the New People's Army (NPA) in Alabat. The discontent among the marginalized and the perception that the government favored wealthy interests provided fertile ground for the NPA's recruitment efforts. The NPA grew in strength and influence during this period, challenging the stability and security of the province. Throughout his governorship, Aquino-Arcilla was opposed to resorting to military action to combat the NPA. He preferred peaceful dialogues and sought to address the underlying issues that fueled the insurgency. However, his hand was forced when political events at the national level, such as the coup led by General Honasan against President Doy Laurel, Corazon's successor. This created a climate where a firmer stance on the NPA was deemed necessary. The escalation of violence and the destabilization of the national government eventually led Aquino-Arcilla to allow the deployment of military forces to suppress the NPA insurgency. The ensuing military crackdown resulted in armed clashes, casualties, and a deepening divide between the government and the NPA. == Surrender and Later Years == Around August 1, 1997, when NPA forces reached the outskirts of Alabat City, Aquino-Arcilla forced a localized surrender of all military forces loyal to him, arresting state officers who refused to comply. He later wrote terms of unconditional surrender of the province to the NPA, stating to NPA-Alabat commander Bartolome Acuestas; "It is shameful for me to admit that President Honasan does not carry the ideals the late Benigno Aquino had for our nation." He added, "Perhaps my best judgment makes me believe that you, who the President considers to be terrorist rabble, carry these ideals more than he ever will." The commander Acuestas replied, "We do not carry the ideas of the martyr Aquino, sir. We carry the ideas of our revolution. Maybe our revolution has his just ideals, but our property shall and will continue to remain socialist." Later in the afternoon, he went on the provincial radio and said, "I declare the Alabat provincial government to be completely dissolved at all levels." After his official surrender, he was summoned to report back. After a few days, he was permitted to re-educate for 6 months, unlike almost all remaining military personnel and public servants, who were sent for 3 years. It was assumed that the CCP had resolved that as Aquino-Arcilla had not actively opposed them in the final years of the war, he would be allowed to join the party as long as he gave up all his wealth and positions. In the 2nd Congress in 2013, Aquino-Arcilla served as a representative of Alabat's lone district, before being re-elected again in 2019, becoming Deputy Speaker of the Standing Committee. 371872e8afc73c3aebc93ddc3d07f21b9abc5771 6 6 13 2023-09-12T13:24:08Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki arc 172e5273b2f9e15aa55ee6f1fe4aa3106af882c0 6 7 15 2023-09-12T13:28:42Z PlasticBass 4 wikitext text/x-wiki arcery 3cb39dd31b140086f5bcb7ca369c1b4b73bcae8c 0 8 23 2023-09-12T14:08:05Z 103.36.18.254 0 Created page with "'''Alabat Siu Kibong University''' (simplified Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大学; traditional Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大學; pinyin: Ālābātè Xiǎo Xīwàng Dàxué; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-lá-pa-te̍k Siáu Hi-bōng Tāi-ha̍k; abbreviated as ASKU) is a Chinese Filipino school located in Alabat City in the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines. It was established in 1972 by Am Chin-hoa, and it is the first Filipino-Chinese secondary school and universit..." wikitext text/x-wiki '''Alabat Siu Kibong University''' (simplified Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大学; traditional Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大學; pinyin: Ālābātè Xiǎo Xīwàng Dàxué; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: A-lá-pa-te̍k Siáu Hi-bōng Tāi-ha̍k; abbreviated as ASKU) is a Chinese Filipino school located in Alabat City in the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines. It was established in 1972 by Am Chin-hoa, and it is the first Filipino-Chinese secondary school and university in the province of Alabat, and operates two campuses in Alabat City and in Gamay, Alabat. 8e1b7faf4d697c941d0f82facf9ab8fefbc27e8f 24 23 2023-09-12T14:09:08Z 103.36.18.254 0 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Alabat Siu Kibong University''' (simplified Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大学; traditional Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大學; pinyin: ''Ālābātè Xiǎo Xīwàng Dàxué''; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ''A-lá-pa-te̍k Siáu Hi-bōng Tāi-ha̍k''; abbreviated as '''ASKU''' or '''PSKA''') is a Chinese Filipino school located in Alabat City in the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines. It was established in 1972 by Am Chin-hoa, and it is the first Filipino-Chinese secondary school and university in the province of Alabat, and operates two campuses in Alabat City and in Gamay, Alabat. b8ba1cf3424812c6ab79266afcb7b96e32ebf4bc 36 24 2023-09-15T07:47:40Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Alabat Siu Kibong University''' (simplified Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大学; traditional Chinese: 阿拉巴特小希望大學; pinyin: ''Ālābātè Xiǎo Xīwàng Dàxué''; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: ''A-lá-pa-te̍k Siáu Hi-bōng Tāi-ha̍k''; abbreviated as '''ASKU''' or '''PSKA''') is a Chinese Filipino school located in Alabat City in the People's Democratic Republic of the Philippines. It was established in 1972 by [[Am Chin-hoa]], and it is the first Filipino-Chinese secondary school and university in the province of Alabat, and operates two campuses in Alabat City and in Gamay, Alabat. a9a73b92095be539d08dded7201be0ef94f483e7 6 9 28 2023-09-13T05:10:49Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki Logo 83fce8327410848c9eb609acb21732c7c0fec96a 6 10 30 2023-09-13T05:25:17Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki logo 2 3abb1ed4b4b26f8888ee982469a614e83d0405d9 8 11 31 2023-09-13T05:25:47Z Mist setting 2 Created page with "[[File:ENPAS 2.png|thumb]] * navigation ** mainpage|mainpage-description ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges ** randompage-url|randompage ** helppage|help-mediawiki * SEARCH * TOOLBOX * LANGUAGES" wikitext text/x-wiki [[File:ENPAS 2.png|thumb]] * navigation ** mainpage|mainpage-description ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges ** randompage-url|randompage ** helppage|help-mediawiki * SEARCH * TOOLBOX * LANGUAGES 2dfd08580141b103b841c4826d3670393e65925d 32 31 2023-09-13T05:31:20Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki * navigation ** mainpage|mainpage-description ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges ** randompage-url|randompage ** helppage|help-mediawiki * SEARCH * TOOLBOX * LANGUAGES 91b1070ae8de6c4f02edf10d6c34d55ab858b109 6 12 33 2023-09-13T10:41:33Z Mist setting 2 ENPAS FAVICON wikitext text/x-wiki == Summary == ENPAS FAVICON 5918d67a481c824f3a0b4d27474387e55c5665a5 6 13 34 2023-09-13T10:42:39Z Mist setting 2 Logo of ENPAS wikitext text/x-wiki == Summary == Logo of ENPAS 2df769d3bdc5374e8bbb8a25b92b70c9d09cd32e 6 14 39 2023-09-16T03:32:35Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki poster frmo 1982, AFOC b89e24e3e5507e28cebdfd615a1df540c1c87b66 0 15 46 2023-09-16T11:27:01Z Mist setting 2 Created page with "The '''Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese''' (Chinese: 菲律宾华侨联合会; pinyin: Fēilǜbīn Huáqiáo Liánhé Huì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hui-lu̍t-pin Hôa-Kiâu Liân-Ha̍p Hē; abbreviated '''PFOC''' or 菲律宾侨联) is a far-left, national democratic mass organization under the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), representing the interests of the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines and the Chinese-Filipino minority in the country." wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Philippine Federation of Overseas Chinese''' (Chinese: 菲律宾华侨联合会; pinyin: Fēilǜbīn Huáqiáo Liánhé Huì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hui-lu̍t-pin Hôa-Kiâu Liân-Ha̍p Hē; abbreviated '''PFOC''' or 菲律宾侨联) is a far-left, national democratic mass organization under the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), representing the interests of the Chinese diaspora in the Philippines and the Chinese-Filipino minority in the country. 9ebafd106a7460cfef20c06b98704c5eaf57dd0a 0 16 47 2023-09-30T06:15:50Z Mist setting 2 Created page with "The '''Philex Pugadlawin Incident''' was a man-made flood and mining disaster, triggered by a dam collapse in the the Philex Central Nickel Mine in the municipality of Pugad-Lawin, Alabat. It is the worst man-made disaster in Philippine history, and one of the deadliest single incidents of the Philippine Civil War. It was created in the peak of the Philippine Civil War, on September 3, 1997, when the 67th Infantry Battalion, alongside the private militia of former gove..." wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Philex Pugadlawin Incident''' was a man-made flood and mining disaster, triggered by a dam collapse in the the Philex Central Nickel Mine in the municipality of Pugad-Lawin, Alabat. It is the worst man-made disaster in Philippine history, and one of the deadliest single incidents of the Philippine Civil War. It was created in the peak of the Philippine Civil War, on September 3, 1997, when the 67th Infantry Battalion, alongside the private militia of former governor and mining executive Karl Ramirez Conjuango-Soriano, intentionally detonated a dam holding back a pit of leftover mine tailings, triggering a massive flood of toxic mine waste into the Pinagtanan and Malung Rivers. Soriano deemed the detonation of the dam as absolutely necessary to prevent the takeover of the New People's Army in the province, which, at the time was in the middle of a general offensive. The guerrillas had recently captured the towns of Pinagtanan and Mohog. The flood submerged the towns of Pinagtanan, Mohog, Baritan, Makawayan, and Agoho under over six feet of mud and floodwaters, displacing over 35,000 people and resulting in one of the worst ecological and health disasters in the Philippines - triggering massive habitat losses in critical mangroves along the coastline, near-total crop and livestock losses, catastrophic fish kills, and the poisoning of thousands of civilians. 59ff28dd8b930f0eb2c8241ae08a451a2fdf6d67 48 47 2023-09-30T06:21:34Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Philex Pugadlawin Incident''' was a man-made flood and mining disaster, triggered by a dam collapse in the the Philex Central Nickel Mine in the municipality of Pugad-Lawin, Alabat. It is the worst man-made disaster in Philippine history, and one of the deadliest single incidents of the Philippine Civil War. It was created in the peak of the Philippine Civil War, on September 3, 1997, when the 67th Infantry Battalion, alongside the private militia of former governor and mining executive Karl Ramirez Conjuango-Soriano, intentionally detonated a dam holding back a pit of leftover mine tailings, triggering a massive flood of toxic mine waste into the Pinagtanan and Malung Rivers. Soriano deemed the detonation of the dam as absolutely necessary to prevent the takeover of the New People's Army in the province, which, at the time was in the middle of a general offensive. The guerrillas had recently captured the towns of Pinagtanan and Mohog. The flood submerged the towns of Pinagtanan, Mohog, Baritan, Makawayan, and Agoho under over six feet of mud and floodwaters, displacing over 35,000 people and resulting in one of the worst ecological and health disasters in the Philippines - triggering massive habitat losses in critical mangroves along the coastline, near-total crop and livestock losses, catastrophic fish kills, and the poisoning of thousands of civilians. Following the incident, the Pinagtanan River was declared a 'dead river', and was completely unusable for irrigation and fishing because of the presence of toxic chemicals in the water. A 2020 estimate suggests that while only 246 people were killed by the flood, over 5,000 more people were killed as a result of heavy metal poisoning and the famine that struck the area after total crop losses. While the 67th Infantry Battalion was eventually able to repel the New People's Army from Pinagtanan and halt its advance, the flood also resulted in dozens of deaths in its own ranks as the flood hit its positions in Agoho and Makawayan, forcing it to retreat to Baritan, allowing the guerrillas more space to operate and resurge. 197ff7cbb568123f54bba1828a09f2b6477b5ecf 50 48 2023-09-30T06:23:00Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Philex Pugadlawin Incident''' was a man-made flood and mining disaster, triggered by a dam collapse in the the Philex Central Nickel Mine in the municipality of Pugad-Lawin, Alabat. It is the worst man-made disaster in Philippine history, and one of the deadliest single incidents of the Philippine Civil War. It was created in the peak of the Philippine Civil War, on September 3, 1997, when the 67th Infantry Battalion, alongside the private militia of former governor and mining executive Karl Ramirez Conjuango-Soriano, intentionally detonated a dam holding back a pit of leftover mine tailings, triggering a massive flood of toxic mine waste into the Pinagtanan and Malung Rivers. Soriano deemed the detonation of the dam as absolutely necessary to prevent the takeover of the New People's Army in the province, which, at the time was in the middle of a general offensive. The guerrillas had recently captured the towns of Pinagtanan and Mohog. [[File:Philex.png|thumb]] The flood submerged the towns of Pinagtanan, Mohog, Baritan, Makawayan, and Agoho under over six feet of mud and floodwaters, displacing over 35,000 people and resulting in one of the worst ecological and health disasters in the Philippines - triggering massive habitat losses in critical mangroves along the coastline, near-total crop and livestock losses, catastrophic fish kills, and the poisoning of thousands of civilians. Following the incident, the Pinagtanan River was declared a 'dead river', and was completely unusable for irrigation and fishing because of the presence of toxic chemicals in the water. A 2020 estimate suggests that while only 246 people were killed by the flood, over 5,000 more people were killed as a result of heavy metal poisoning and the famine that struck the area after total crop losses. While the 67th Infantry Battalion was eventually able to repel the New People's Army from Pinagtanan and halt its advance, the flood also resulted in dozens of deaths in its own ranks as the flood hit its positions in Agoho and Makawayan, forcing it to retreat to Baritan, allowing the guerrillas more space to operate and resurge. 40ab587a57909e7cf1535700d6e14f8ef530187a 6 17 49 2023-09-30T06:22:50Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki dead fish c5ade1bee7b58c9267d39ff746edf2da35a68d90 0 16 51 50 2023-09-30T06:23:47Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Philex Pugadlawin Incident''' was a man-made flood and mining disaster, triggered by a dam collapse in the the Philex Central Nickel Mine in the municipality of Pugad-Lawin, Alabat. It is the worst man-made disaster in Philippine history, and one of the deadliest single incidents of the Philippine Civil War. It was created in the peak of the Philippine Civil War, on September 3, 1997, when the 67th Infantry Battalion, alongside the private militia of former governor and mining executive Karl Ramirez Conjuango-Soriano, intentionally detonated a dam holding back a pit of leftover mine tailings, triggering a massive flood of toxic mine waste into the Pinagtanan and Malung Rivers. Soriano deemed the detonation of the dam as absolutely necessary to prevent the takeover of the New People's Army in the province, which, at the time was in the middle of a general offensive. The guerrillas had recently captured the towns of Pinagtanan and Mohog. [[File:Philex.png|thumb|A fish kill on the banks of the Malung River.]] The flood submerged the towns of Pinagtanan, Mohog, Baritan, Makawayan, and Agoho under over six feet of mud and floodwaters, displacing over 35,000 people and resulting in one of the worst ecological and health disasters in the Philippines - triggering massive habitat losses in critical mangroves along the coastline, near-total crop and livestock losses, catastrophic fish kills, and the poisoning of thousands of civilians. Following the incident, the Pinagtanan River was declared a 'dead river', and was completely unusable for irrigation and fishing because of the presence of toxic chemicals in the water. A 2020 estimate suggests that while only 246 people were killed by the flood, over 5,000 more people were killed as a result of heavy metal poisoning and the famine that struck the area after total crop losses. While the 67th Infantry Battalion was eventually able to repel the New People's Army from Pinagtanan and halt its advance, the flood also resulted in dozens of deaths in its own ranks as the flood hit its positions in Agoho and Makawayan, forcing it to retreat to Baritan, allowing the guerrillas more space to operate and resurge. 6dab5185f1ae90f1765d743b6b4265346a1179de 52 51 2023-09-30T06:24:27Z Mist setting 2 wikitext text/x-wiki The '''Philex Pugadlawin Incident''' was a man-made flood and mining disaster, triggered by a dam collapse in the the Philex Central Nickel Mine in the municipality of Pugad-Lawin, Alabat. It is the worst man-made disaster in Philippine history, and one of the deadliest single incidents of the Philippine Civil War. It was created in the peak of the Philippine Civil War, on September 3, 1997, when the 67th Infantry Battalion, alongside the private militia of former governor and mining executive Karl Ramirez Conjuango-Soriano, intentionally detonated a dam holding back a pit of leftover mine tailings, triggering a massive flood of toxic mine waste into the Pinagtanan and Malung Rivers. Soriano deemed the detonation of the dam as absolutely necessary to prevent the takeover of the New People's Army in the province, which, at the time was in the middle of a general offensive. The guerrillas had recently captured the towns of Pinagtanan and Mohog. [[File:Philex.png|thumb|A fish kill on the banks of the Malung River.]] The flood submerged the towns of Pinagtanan, Mohog, Baritan, Makawayan, and Agoho under over six feet of mud and floodwaters, displacing over 35,000 people and resulting in one of the worst ecological and health disasters in the Philippines - triggering massive habitat losses in critical mangroves along the coastline, near-total crop and livestock losses, catastrophic fish kills, and the poisoning of thousands of civilians. Following the incident, the Pinagtanan River was declared a 'dead river', and was completely unusable for irrigation and fishing because of the presence of toxic chemicals in the water. A 2020 estimate from the Alabat State University suggests that while only 246 people were killed by the flood, over 5,000 more people were killed as a result of heavy metal poisoning and the famine that struck the area after total crop losses. While the 67th Infantry Battalion was eventually able to repel the New People's Army from Pinagtanan and halt its advance, the flood also resulted in dozens of deaths in its own ranks as the flood hit its positions in Agoho and Makawayan, forcing it to retreat to Baritan, allowing the guerrillas more space to operate and resurge. ca6ca31ae2e1f0d6531eb7eba5fb8ca4407b78af